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as in to thwart
to prevent from achieving a goal
a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs
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as in to discourage
to lessen the courage or confidence of
challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems
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Recent Examples of frustrate
Kelly was visibly frustrated in the coaches’ booth after a sack his offensive line allowed.
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Democrats are frustrated with former Vice President Kamala Harris, arguing her new book is picking fights and causing divisions at the worst possible time for the party.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 22 Sep. 2025
In spring of 2020, Naginah Gogolli and her husband Peter became increasingly frustrated by the fact that the toilet seat in their bathroom was changing color.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
And of course, he was frustrated not to be in competition.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Democrats are frustrated with former Vice President Kamala Harris, arguing her new book is picking fights and causing divisions at the worst possible time for the party.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 22 Sep. 2025
In spring of 2020, Naginah Gogolli and her husband Peter became increasingly frustrated by the fact that the toilet seat in their bathroom was changing color.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
And of course, he was frustrated not to be in competition.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrate
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Johnson thwarted Messi again just before halftime with a heads-up save from close range.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Its pull could be enough to interact with Tropical Cyclone Nine – the possible soon-to-be Hurricane Imelda – in the Atlantic Ocean and thwart major damage in North and South Carolina.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have known this for decades, which is also why pregnant people are discouraged from using hot tubs or being outside for prolonged periods on a hot day.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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Several reasons explain the supply shortage, including a lag in home building, rising construction costs and high mortgage rates that discourage current homeowners from moving and giving up their lower rate.—
Rhaina Cohen,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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Education experts are raising awareness about an opportunity gap existing in schools and are worried that school equity may be hampered by the next state budget.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The removal of Helena-West Helena's mayor in July has hampered efforts to repair the city's aging water infrastructure, according to local officials.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fans in the surrounding section can be heard in shock, baffled that the man gave away such a coveted possession.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Zeidman was baffled that Shane had been the first person Brooklyn prosecutors sought to execute.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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Officials from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office also arrested Marlana Strausbaugh and William Strausbaugh, who now both face charges of hindering prosecution or apprehension and complicity in aiding escape.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
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Salmo now faces a slate of charges, including second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, riot, and obstructing and hindering a police officer.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors say Comey lied about authorizing an FBI source to speak to the media about the investigation and obstructed Congress by making false statements intended to impede lawmakers’ probe into the FBI’s actions, according to a copy of the indictment obtained by The Washington Post.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Another lottery pick, Leo Carlsson, twice impeded Utah’s progress up the ice.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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Being less direct and formal can help prevent your kid putting a wall up — as can chatting during car rides since not being face-to-face can feel less intimidating for them.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The rise in organized thefts has become a major talking point for advocates who are asking the state to step in to do more to prevent the violent encounters.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The junior quarterback went 5-for-8 passing with 146 yards, while adding 59 yards rushing to go with three total touchdowns as Springfield Central defeated a Catholic Conference nemesis, 28-20.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Cleopatra was born in Alexandria in 69 BC, crowned queen at the age of 18 and died in 30 BC after being defeated by Octavian, also known as Emperor Augustus and the founder of the Roman Empire, during the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Frustrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrate. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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